private enterprise

noun

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Countries like Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary witnessed the rise of private enterprises, particularly in manufacturing, technology, and real estate. Francois Botha, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 This legislation encouraged private enterprises to get involved in space by allowing commercial launches to be conducted on a routine basis, with government oversight but not control. Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024 Cuba’s long road to private enterprise began in 1978 when the government began allowing very rudimentary private business, like barbers working from their home. Orlando Matos, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024 China’s entry into the WTO granted more foreign trading rights to domestic private enterprises, lowered import barriers, and allowed private companies greater freedom to operate. Yeling Tan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2021 See all Example Sentences for private enterprise 

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of private enterprise was in 1789

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“Private enterprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20enterprise. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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